Bridport News

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
Plans to improve pinch point pushed back
A meeting to finally address a dangerous road in Bridport has been delayed as other things have ‘taken priority’

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Weymouth's prettiest street once had a very different name
Here's the fascinating story of the extremely pretty and quaint St Alban Street in Weymouth town centre that once had a very different name

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:05:00 +0100
Popular bar that suddenly closed one step closer to returning
A bar that had to close for the summer over licensing issues is one step closer to returning.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Traffic lights stuck again at Beaminster tunnel, claims reader
Temporary traffic lights at the Beaminster tunnel got stuck again, a reader writes

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0100
Time running out to have your say on future of bus service
A group lobbying for better transport services in west Dorset have been overwhelmed by the public response as their survey comes to a close

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:55:00 +0100
New vision to help shape future of tourism and support jobs
The first-ever county-wide destination management plan has been unveiled to help shape the future of tourism in Dorset while also supporting jobs and businesses and enhancing the visitor experience.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 06:37:48 +0100
Will there be a heatwave in the UK this weekend? Forecasters reveal chances
Forecasters have shared what the likelihood is that a heatwave will occur in the UK over this weekend (September 12-13).

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0100
Jobs to be created in town with new sandwich shop
Bridport is getting a new sandwich shop at a supermarket in town

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0100
New rum bar in town centre opens its doors
A new bar and restaurant has opened in Bridport today.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:47:24 +0100
Renewed appeal for wanted man
A MANHUNT is underway for a man police say the public 'should not approach

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset celebrity among cast of new Buckingham Palace thriller
West Dorset resident and Doc Martin star Martin Clunes is among the cast of thriller Black Palace

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
The Dorset stories behind 9/11 that are impossible to forget
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, we look back at the Dorset families, survivors and witnesses whose stories are impossible to forget

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:52:57 +0100
Man 'broke woman's jaw' in churchyard attack
A man reportedly assaulted a woman in a churchyard in Bridport

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:23:42 +0100
Tributes paid to emergency workers on anniversary of 9/11
One of Bridport’s emergency services has paid tribute to the lives lost on the anniversary of one of the world’s most devastating terrorist attacks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset firm's unusual product takes centre stage on Dragons’ Den
Sea Sisters, a craft fish cannery based in West Dorset, appeared on BBC1’s Dragons’ Den

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Bridport and Lyme Regis set for five days of dry, sunny weather
The settled spell is forecast to begin on Friday, September 11, and continue until Tuesday, September 15.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:48:37 +0100
Expert warns of simple mistake that could be increasing your energy bills
Brits are being urged to move this one item of furniture in their home to prevent potential added cost to their energy bill.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:14:26 +0100
Terror ‘still knocks at door of democracy’, says PM on 25th anniversary of 9/11
The Prime Minister said the UK and US “stand together in memory of those we lost, and in defence of the values we cherish”.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0100
'Work in village took only two days despite two-week road closure'
The owners of a pub in Chideock are calling on better communication as another year of inconvenient roadworks have affected trade

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0100
Former councillor ordered to pay back money stolen from vulnerable man
A former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable man and was on the run from police for weeks has finally been sentenced

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:29:13 +0100
RECAP - Crash closes A35 and tailbacks for miles
There has been a crash on the A35 The road is closed at Dorchester between Stadium and Stinsford roundabouts Emergency services are at the scene Live updates here

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:50:00 +0100
Annual competition honours late town crier who served for more than a decade
Bridport’s beloved town crier who passed away this year was honoured by fellow county criers at a competition held in town

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:37:10 +0100
LIVE: Recycling centre evacuated as bomb squad called
Dorchester Recycling Centre has been cordoned off by police The Army bomb squad has been called as a suspected unexploded device has been found Live updates here

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Seafront road closure announced for building repairs
A temporary traffic order has been issued affecting Marine Parade in Lyme Regis

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Road beside theatre closed for major roofing project
A section of Rax Lane alongside the Lyric Theatre is temporarily closed

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:39:05 +0100
Violent offender jailed after serious assault in Dorset hotel
Tobias King, 36, of no fixed abode, was the subject of a manhunt in 2025 after he repeatedly strangled and assaulted a woman at a Premier Inn in Honiton.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:14:57 +0100
Where is the Great British Bake Off filmed and can you visit it?
The Great British Bake Off is famous for its iconic white tent but where is the tent actually placed during filming?

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:52:10 +0100
Driver deliberately crashes into another car before speeding off
Police investigating the incident which they described as 'dangerous driving' are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:53:02 +0100
Plans to be unveiled today for derelict hotel in heart of town
Much anticipated plans for an iconic building in Lyme Regis that has been left derelict are to be unveiled

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0100
Council thanks town clerk who steps down after 14 years
John Wright has been town clerk in Lyme Regis for 14 years and leaves today after more than a decade of dedicated work within the community.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:47:54 +0100
Dorset Police detective spared dismissal after being found guilty of gross misconduct
A detective sergeant who admitted accessing and sharing sensitive police information and lying to his manager has been spared dismissal.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:35:05 +0100
RNLI staff and volunteers facing abuse after anti-migrant demos spread misinformation
Abuse of RNLI volunteers is “wholly unacceptable in a civilised society”, the charity’s chief executive has said following anti-migrant demonstrations at the weekend.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:40:00 +0100
Crews and families thanked after more than 50 fire calls in a month
Emergency services have marked the end of an unprecedently hot summer that has seen wildfires tear up hectares of grassland across the county.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:51:50 +0100
RNLI chief executive condemns online abuse to crews and says its 'unacceptable'
RNLI crews are facing online abuse after being named for helping asylum seekers to shore.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:42:33 +0100
Full line-up of all 12 bakers taking part on the Great British Bake Off 2026
There are 12 new contestants set to enter the iconic tent for the 17th series of the Channel 4 baking competition.

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:26:56 +0100
Government responds to concerns El Nino will lead to food security issues in UK
The UK and the rest of north-western Europe is likely to experience wetter and stormier conditions in the coming autumn and early winter, the Met Office said.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:56:30 +0100
Car crashes into wall in resort car park
A car crashed into a wall in a car park in West Bay

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:32:43 +0100
Lifeboat launched as father and daughter stranded on beach
A father and daughter haven been rescued after becoming stranded on a paddleboard

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:59:07 +0100
Delays due to temporary traffic lights installed in town
Delays have been reported along one of the main roads into a town as essential work is carried out in the area

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:36:51 +0100
Monty Don to step down from Gardeners' World after more than 20 years
Monty Don has announced he is stepping down as the presenter of Gardeners' World after 23 years.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:50:13 +0100
Hosepipe ban to stay in place despite rainfall as residents thanked for saving water
THE hosepipe ban introduced in Dorset for the first time in 50 years is to stay in place for now.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:31:00 +0100
Jurassic Coast among UK's most picturesque cycling locations
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has been named among the UK’s most picturesque cycling routes in a new study

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Ping Pong Orchestra to lead village hall fundraising evening
A fundraising barn dance is being held in Powerstock later this month to help support the running costs of the village's much-loved community hall.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Dorset hedgelaying and ploughing match to celebrate 179-year farming tradition
A historic tradition born from a farmer’s wager will be celebrated once again in the heart of Dorset.

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
£35,000 scholarship scheme supports 22 agriculture students
A scholarship scheme awarded £35,000 to support students beginning careers in agriculture.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:35:32 +0100
Arrest made after car comes off road in crash
One person was taken to hospital following a crash on the A35

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:16:41 +0100
Crackdown on boy racers continues in resort
Undercover police vehicles patrolled West Bay over the weekend in an ongoing crackdown on boy racers

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:09:20 +0100
Missing woman found
A woman who went missing over the weekend has been found after a concern for her welfare was launched

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Step into a hidden world on Dorset's most unusual footpath
On Hell Lane you can step into a hidden world on Dorset's most unusual footpath

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:57:22 +0100
Misconduct hearing of detective sergeant to take place
A misconduct hearing concerning a police officer is taking place tomorrow

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